Title :
Numerical calculation of multiple reflected optical power in optical fiber transmission lines
Author :
Tachikura, Masao
Author_Institution :
Res. & Dev. Center, NTT Telecommun. Field Syst., Ibaraki, Japan
Abstract :
A numerical calculation of total reflection power is proposed for estimating the phase-to-intensity conversion noise caused by multiple reflections in an optical transmission line. The calculation takes account of higher order multiple reflections with Rayleigh scattering. The improved algebraic solution to a simplified model supports the numerical calculation. This numerical calculation technique can be applied for practical lines which include many connection points and optical devices.<>
Keywords :
Rayleigh scattering; noise; optical fibre theory; reflectivity; Rayleigh scattering; algebraic solution; connection points; higher order multiple reflections; multiple reflected optical power; multiple reflections; optical devices; optical fiber transmission lines; phase-to-intensity conversion noise; total reflection power; Acoustic reflection; Numerical models; Optical devices; Optical noise; Optical reflection; Optical scattering; Phase estimation; Phase noise; Power transmission lines; Rayleigh scattering;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
